MEET THE ROBERTSON FAMILY AND FRIENDS

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1 MEET THE ROBERTSON FAMILY AND FRIENDS

2 Phil Robertson: The patriarch of our family and the Duck Commander. Phil has been studying and teaching God s Word for the past thirty-eight years. He and Miss Kay attended and graduated from an intense two-year advanced Bible program associated with the seminary that Jase and Al studied at from 1988 to Miss Kay Robertson: The matriarch of our family and the glue that holds everything together. Miss Kay has taught children s classes at our church for years and led scores of women s Bible study groups for the past twenty-five-plus years. Si Robertson: Phil s younger brother and a faithful man of God. Si is known for his tall and colorful tales, but he is very serious about his commitment to God and his study of the Bible. You will always find Si in attendance when God s Word is being taught at our church.

3 Al Robertson: The oldest of the four Robertson sons. Al worked for the family s church for twenty years after graduating from seminary. He is back at Duck Commander now, but continues to study, teach, and preach all around the country as well as at home. One of his main purposes in the family business is to remind everyone to stay true to God, His Word, and His mission for the Robertson family. Lisa Robertson: Al s wife of twenty- eight years. Lisa worked with Al at the church for several different ministries there before joining him back at Duck Commander. She is a committed mother and grandmother and guides her family in the ways of Christ. Anna (Robertson) Stone: Al and Lisa s oldest daughter. Anna has worked for Duck Commander for almost ten years since graduating from high school. She has been married for nine years and has two daughters, Carley and Bailey.

4 Jay Stone: Anna s husband of nine years, Jay coached and taught at a local middle school for twelve years before coming to work for Duck Commander a year ago. Jay works with the guys in the duck call room to fulfill the ever-growing demand for Duck Commander duck calls. Alex (Robertson) Mancuso: Al and Lisa s youngest daughter. Alex went to Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and graduated from the Louisiana Culinary Institute there as a pastry chef. She continues the family s love for cooking and has recently come home to work for Duck Commander to develop restaurant opportunities for the family. She recently married Vince Mancuso, who also works for Duck Commander. Jase Robertson: The second oldest Robertson son. Jase went to seminary with Al after graduating from high school and actually worked in full-time ministry for five years before going back to Duck Commander in the mid-nineties. Jase shares God s Word in presentations all around the country.

5 Missy Robertson: Jase s wife of twentytwo years. Missy grew up in a minister s home, as her parents have been active doing evangelistic campaigns for forty-plus years. She is a talented singer and has participated as part of the church praise team for the past twenty years and led many children s choruses as well. Reed Robertson: Jase and Missy s oldest son, who just turned eighteen. Reed will be a senior at Ouachita Christian School this year and is heavily involved there in athletics. Reed is a gifted singer and musician and speaks around the country about his family and faith. Cole Robertson: Jase and Missy s second son, who is fifteen. Cole will be a sophomore at Ouachita Christian School this year and plays baseball there. He is very involved with the church youth group and speaks around the country about his family and faith. Willie Robertson: The third brother of the Robertson sons. Willie is the CEO of Duck Commander and has grown the business and the brand to incredible heights. Willie went for one year to seminary before going to Harding University and then graduated from ULM in Monroe. He has worked with youth and college kids at the family church and ran Camp CH YO-CA for a few years before returning to Duck Commander. Like the rest of his family, Willie speaks all around the country about faith, family, and ducks.

6 Korie Robertson: Willie s wife of twenty-one years. Korie s family had several successful businesses including a Christian publishing business that produced hymnals and Christian books for many, many years. Korie is a godly woman who continues the legacy of a great Christian upbringing. John Luke Robertson: Willie and Korie s oldest son, who is seventeen. John Luke will be a junior at Ouachita Christian School and is heavily involved at the school and in our church youth group. He speaks around the country about his family and faith. Sadie Robertson: Willie and Korie s oldest daughter, who just turned sixteen. Sadie will be a sophomore with Cole at Ouachita Christian School; she is a talented athlete and very involved in her school and friends there. She is popular on Duck Dynasty and speaks around the country about her family and faith.

7 Will Robertson: Willie and Korie s third child, who is eleven. Will was adopted as a newborn, but is probably more like his dad than any of his siblings. He has a great sense of humor and is also a talented singer and plays football as well. Bella Robertson: Willie and Korie s youngest child, who is ten. Bella and Will are almost the same age, but she is about half his size. Like most girls her age, she is very active and loves horses. Jep Robertson: The youngest of the Robertson sons. Jep is the only son who completely grew up in a Christian home, and the family business encompasses all of his thirty- four years. Since graduating from high school, Jep has worked for the family business and has worked in film production for the past ten years filming and editing the Duck Commander hunting DVDs.

8 Jessica Robertson: Jep s wife of eleven years. Jessica is a busy mom with four children ranging from ten to four years old. She has a great smile and personality and is a fan favorite on Duck Dynasty. Jessica and Jep speak around the country about their faith and the family. John Godwin: John was a big Duck Commander fan who befriended the Robertson family, was converted to Christ, and eventually came to work for the business about twelve years ago. He and his wife, Paula, have one daughter, Johanna, who recently started college. John speaks around the country about his faith and role in the duck call business. Justin Martin: Martin, as he is known by most, has been with Duck Commander for about four years. He worked for a sporting goods store as he was attending college and befriended Willie, who eventually hired him. He appears around the country demonstrating duck calls on behalf of Duck Commander.

9 Jon Gimber: Jon is a first cousin to the Robertson clan; his mother, Judy, was Phil and Si s older sister. Judy passed away from cancer seven years ago. Like most Robertsons, Jon loves to cook and is an avid hunter. He came to work for Duck Commander almost a year ago and is a vital part of the company s growth and future. Lynda Hammitt: Lynda is the voice of Duck Commander, as she works as the receptionist answering the phone every day. She has appeared on Duck Dynasty and has been with the company for several years. She and her husband worked as missionaries in Africa for many years before a car accident sent them home to the United States and eventually to West Monroe, Louisiana, and the Robertson family church. Mountain Man: MM s real name is Tim Gurardy, and he started as Willie and Korie s air conditioner repairman. An appearance on the first season of Duck Dynasty has led to more appearances, and MM appears all over the country now signing and taking pictures with fans. Tim was converted to Christ after connecting with the Robertsons and attends the family church when he is not traveling and appearing.